Comparison Console
Acebeam UC3A vs Olight Oclip Pro S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$34.9Cheapest
US$45.99Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
53 g (1.87 oz)Lightest
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
900 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
1806 cdHighest candela
1600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Highest
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
8640 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
Integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Keychain CarryCampingSignalingEmergency KitsBackup Flashlight UseDog WalkingBag Or Glove Box Carry
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hiking And CampingInspection TasksSearch And Rescue SignalingNighttime Outdoor UseHands Free Tasks
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight Design (63g)High Maximum Brightness (900 Lumens) For SizeVersatile Rgb Side Light With Multiple Colors And ModesDual Switches For Main And Auxiliary LightsUSB C Rechargeable Included 10440 Battery With Aaa CompatibilityDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 RatingMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseLong Runtime On Lower ModesWide 270° Beam Angle On Side Rgb Light
Multi Color Lighting Options Including High Purity 365 Nm Uv LightCompact, Lightweight And Portable With Strong Clip And Magnet MountLong Runtime In Moonlight Mode Up To 144 HoursSolid Build Quality With Anodized 6061 Aluminum BodyEasy Mode Selection Via Rotating Dial And Side Switch
Common complaints
Limited Runtime At Highest Brightness Due To Step DownMain Leds Have Low Cri (~70)Cannot Use Main And Side Lights SimultaneouslySwitches Have A Slightly 'dead' Feel In The MiddleNo Mode Memory For Moonlight, Turbo, And Strobe Modes
Turbo Mode Peak Output Only Sustained For One Minute Before Stepping DownNon Removable Internal BatteryFamiliarity Required To Fully Utilize Complex Multi Mode Interface
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